The BRAVE Way Podcast

The BRAVE Way Podcast

In this episode of The Brave Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff sits down with former college football coach Pat Nix to talk about fatherhood, leadership, coaching, and following Jesus when God changes your plans.

This conversation is really about one word: intentionality.

If you want strong families, strong marriages, and kids who love Jesus, it will not happen by accident. It happens when men decide to lead.

In this episode we talk about:

• Raising kids

The BRAVE Way Podcast

On this episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff sits down with Pastor Tommy Kyllonen (Urban D), lead pastor of Crossover Church in Tampa, Florida. Pastor Tommy shares his story of how God used his background in hip hop, youth ministry, and evangelism to build a thriving multi-ethnic urban church that is reaching thousands of people with the gospel.

They discuss evangelism, church planting, leadership development, urban ministry, and why the church must focus on reaching people far

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What does it really mean that God is sovereign?

Does He control everything?

What about human free will?

And if God is in charge, why do bad things still happen?

In this episode of Ask Pastor Jeff, Pastor Jeff answers one of the most common theological questions believers wrestle with: the sovereignty of God. Using Scripture from Psalms, Daniel, Ephesians, Colossians, Genesis, and more, he explains how God rules, reigns, and accomplishes His will in all things

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In this episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff and Kim share biblical wisdom and practical insight on what it takes to cultivate a thriving, Christ-centered marriage over the long haul. From navigating busy seasons of parenting and career demands to protecting intimacy and continuing to prioritize one another, this conversation offers encouragement for couples in every stage of marriage. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, they discuss how intentional habits, honest communication, and spiritual unity help marriages deepen rather than drift over time. In this episode,...

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If you’ve been married for years—maybe decades—how do you keep the embers burning instead of drifting into routine? In this episode of The BRAVE Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff and Kim talk candidly about what makes a seasoned marriage thrive: continuing to date, preferencing one another, fighting for closeness, building one life (not separate lives), and keeping short accounts with forgiveness and humility.

You’ll hear practical rhythms you can put on the calendar (date nights, getaway

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Marriage doesn’t magically “click” after the wedding. In fact, for a lot of couples, the hardest surprises show up right after “I do.” In this episode of The BRAVE WAY Podcast, Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub and his wife Kim get brutally honest about what they wish every newly married couple knew. You’ll hear real stories from their early years (the kind that make you laugh… and then realize, “Wait, that’s us.”), and practical biblical help for building a Spirit-filled marriage with Christ at the center. In this episode, we talk about: Why two sinners under one roof will always...

The BRAVE Way Podcast

Marriage doesn’t magically “click” after the wedding. In fact, for a lot of couples, the hardest surprises show up right after “I do.” In this episode of The BRAVE WAY Podcast, Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub and his wife Kim get brutally honest about what they wish every newly married couple knew.

You’ll hear real stories from their early years (the kind that make you laugh… and then realize, “Wait, that’s us.”), and practical biblical help for building a Spirit-filled ma

The BRAVE Way Podcast

Engagement is more than planning a wedding — it’s preparing for a lifetime covenant before God.

In this episode of the Brave Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff and his wife talk honestly about the engagement season: biblical premarital counseling, wise counsel, sexual integrity, being equally yoked, handling doubts, and how to know if you’re truly ready for marriage.

They address real questions engaged couples face:

• Should Christians live together before marriage?<

The BRAVE Way Podcast

Engagement is more than planning a wedding — it’s preparing for a lifetime covenant before God. In this episode of the Brave Way Podcast, Pastor Jeff and his wife talk honestly about the engagement season: biblical premarital counseling, wise counsel, sexual integrity, being equally yoked, handling doubts, and how to know if you’re truly ready for marriage. They address real questions engaged couples face: • Should Christians live together before marriage? • What if you have doubts after the ring is on? • How important is premarital counseling and biblical soul care? • What does...

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What does the Bible really say about dating, attraction, and relationships? Pastor Jeff Schwarzentraub and his wife Kimberly Schwarzentraub dive into this important topic. In a culture driven by feelings, physical chemistry, and emotional impulse, Scripture calls Christians to a better foundation for dating—one rooted in character, wisdom, and faithfulness to Christ. In this episode, we explore biblical dating principles through the powerful story of Isaac and Rebekah, showing how true character is revealed through servanthood, not surface-level compatibility. Rebekah didn’t impress by...